Oahu Weather Forecast for March 19, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for March 19, 2026

A kona low system will move in from the west today, expect increasing showers and thunderstorms with southerly winds affecting each island starting tonight...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for March 19, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for March 19, 2026

A moderate, medium period north swell will continue to trend down today, with moderate surf along north facing shores becoming small by this afternoon...

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Oahu residents should prepare for heavy rain and possible flash flooding as the second "Kona Low 2.0" storm in less than a week impacts the islands through late Sunday. Meanwhile, nightly closures of Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay will continue for slope stabilization work, with single lane access available each morning. In city news, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi addressed housing affordability challenges in his sixth State of the City speech, highlighting ongoing concerns for residents. On the sports front, the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team prepares for their first NCAA tournament appearance in a decade, generating excitement among fans. Additionally, crews are making progress as Aloha Stadium dismantling continues, moving forward with plans to develop a new entertainment district on Oahu. Finally, after recent storms, potholes have emerged across the island, creating hazardous driving conditions for commuters.

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Maui Weather Forecast for March 19, 2026

A kona low system will move in from the west today, expect increasing showers and thunderstorms with southerly winds affecting each island starting tonight...

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Kauai Weather Forecast for March 19, 2026

A kona low system will move in from the west today, expect increasing showers and thunderstorms with southerly winds affecting each island starting tonight...

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 19, 2026

A kona low system will move in from the west today, expect increasing showers and thunderstorms with southerly winds affecting each island starting tonight...

Kauai Surf Forecast for March 19, 2026

A moderate, medium period north swell will continue to trend down today, with moderate surf along north facing shores becoming small by this afternoon...

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 19, 2026

A weather pattern featuring light winds, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered to numerous showers will continue through tonight. The weather will once...